Key Franchise Reforms After 1832 (1832–1969) Flashcards

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Between 1832 and 1969, what was the overall trend in who could vote in Britain?

The right to vote was slowly widened, so that by 1969 almost all adults had one equal, secret vote in national elections.

What was the main change made by the 1867 Second Reform Act?

It gave the vote to many urban working-class men by allowing male householders in towns to vote, which roughly doubled the electorate.

Why was the 1872 Ballot Act important for elections?

It brought in secret voting using ballot papers, which helped to cut down bribery and intimidation of voters.

How did the 1883 Corrupt and Illegal Practices Act help to make elections fairer?

It set strict limits on how much candidates could spend and punished bribery, making it harder for rich candidates to buy votes.

What did the 1884 Third Reform Act and 1885 Redistribution of Seats Act do together?

They extended the vote to many rural working-class men and redrew constituencies so growing towns and cities had fairer representation in Parliament.

How did the 1918 Representation of the People Act change who could vote?

It gave the vote to all men over 21 (and some younger soldiers) and to many women over 30 who met property rules, greatly increasing the number of voters.

What new right did the 1918 Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act give to women?

It allowed women over 21 to become Members of Parliament, so women could now be elected to the House of Commons.

What did the 1928 Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act achieve for women?

It gave all women over 21 the same voting rights as men, so men and women now had equal votes in national elections.

What unfair voting practice was ended by the 1948 Representation of the People Act?

It ended most plural voting (where some people had more than one vote), so nearly everyone had only one vote, and it abolished special university seats in Parliament.

What change did the 1969 Representation of the People Act make to the voting age?

It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, allowing millions of younger adults to vote in elections.

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